Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Riviera Verbena
Bal d'Afrique peaks in spring, while Riviera Verbena belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique | Riviera Verbena | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Patricia de Nicolai |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Riviera Verbena
Citrus
Aromatic
Green
Fresh
Herbal
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Lemon PetitgrainMintGreen GrassBlackcurrantThyme
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Lemon VerbenaCaloneJasmineRose
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
VetiverWhite MuskPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique | Riviera Verbena | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This fragrance does not announce itself. Bergamot and vetiver give it structure, but the florals keep it from feeling austere. It works best when you want to smell present without screaming.Bal d'Afrique
Patricia de Nicolaï doesn't do throwaway citrus. The calone here adds an aquatic lift that keeps the herbs and verbena aloft long after most colognes would have faded.Riviera Verbena
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Bal d'Afrique | Riviera Verbena | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $34.99fragrancenet | — |
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $83.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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